YEARLY HIGH
10.8624 CDF
YEARLY LOW
10.0414 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5572 CDF

2011 PKR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PKR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 10.8624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 10.0414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8210 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5742 to the December average rate of 10.1080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 10.8624 was down 1.30% compared to the 2010 peak of 11.0056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,431,225 CDF
2010 Average 5,255,512 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,020,715 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 410,509.29 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

10.8230
10.0430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 10.6707, compared to 10.4437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.4202 CDF (High: 10.6213 / Low: 10.2012). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1295 CDF (High: 10.5281 / Low: 10.3986).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4202
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1295

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3525 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 10.7580) against the same month in 2010 (average: 10.5850), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1730 (+1.63%).

2011 Avg (April) 10.7580
2010 Avg (April) 10.5850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6783 10.3569 10.5742
February 10.8289 10.6348 10.7183
March 10.7788 10.6204 10.6998
April 10.8624 10.6336 10.7580
May 10.8439 10.5723 10.7040
June 10.6977 10.5228 10.5697
July 10.6478 10.5101 10.5885
August 10.5680 10.4242 10.5141
September 10.5281 10.3986 10.4625
October 10.6632 10.3647 10.5285
November 10.6213 10.2012 10.4604
December 10.2225 10.0414 10.1080